Mark Beyer

Australia’s population has recorded its fastest growth in 15 years as overseas immigration surged with WA achieving the most rapid growth of any state.

A high-profile workplace fatality that spurred the introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in Western Australia has reached its conclusion in the Magistrates Court six years after the tragic event.

Efforts to revive manufacturing in WA have been boosted by a $150 million deal between Gemco Rail and Rio Tinto to build 100 iron ore wagons and certain components locally.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, FMG, new cabinet, uni mergers, Aerison failure, consulting firms, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

Elizabeth Gaines will be paid a $1.2 million salary after taking up a part-time executive director role at Fortescue Metals Group, while Jenn Morris has resigned from the company's board.

Perth company Pilbara Minerals disclosed today it has already taken corrective action after discovering about 250 current and former staff were underpaid by up to $345,000.

One of WA's best-known franchises has come under new ownership after US-based Flynn Restaurant Group bought Pizza Hut Australia.

The medtech company jointly established by Perth burns surgeon Fiona Wood has achieved a landmark regulatory approval in the US for its spray-on skin technology.

Fortescue Metals Group has signed an $18 million agreement with the Nyamal people to provide mining equipment for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Indigenous businesses sector.

Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Chevron Australia has announced the production of first gas from the $4 billion Gorgon Stage 2 project, which involved the installation of 11 additional wells.

The cost of fixing up the failed Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley has risen to $70 million after the state government awarded a major contract for rehabilitation earthworks.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the new premier, builder collapses, urban infill, PwC, BHP, Perth Airport and Ben Roberts-Smith.

Mining giant BHP has revealed nearly 30,000 current and former staff have lost leave and pay entitlements over the past 13 years in one of Australia’s largest case of employee underpayment.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss the economic challenges and opportunities faced by those doing business in WA’s north west region over the years.

UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia’s next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.

Amber-Jade Sanderson has won strong backing from Labor’s left faction, almost guaranteeing she will become Western Australia’s next premier.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the historic resignation of Premier Mark McGowan and the candidates most likely to replace him.

ANALYSIS: Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti and Amber-Jade Sanderson are the contenders to become WA’s next premier, with Labor’s powerful left faction set to play a key role.

Perth partner Justin Carroll has become interim chair of PwC Australia, which has directed nine partners to go on leave but resisted calls from the prime minister to name all partners involved in its tax scandal.

WA’s north-west generates enormous wealth for the country but not so much for local communities.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PwC tax scandal, new rental laws, BHP labour warning, Native title breakthrough, Nedlands aged care, Infrastructure, Indigenous business, menopause and universal construction.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the rapid rate of change in Perth's professional services industries over the past 30 years.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

Leaders from some of Perth’s major professional services firms have seen big changes in their working lives over three decades.

On the third anniversary of the destruction of Juukan Gorge, Indigenous groups have hailed the Tjiwarl native title agreement as setting a new standard with a number of firsts.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn speak about the growth and transformation of Western Australia's resources sector over the past 30 years.

Kimberley Cotton Company has approved construction of WA’s first cotton processing gin despite needing to raise extra funds to cover a large cost blowout.